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Aleutian World War II National Historic AreaHenry Elliott watercolor of Attu village in the Western Aleutians, circa 1880. Courtesy Anchorage Museum of History and Art.
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Aleutian World War II National Historic Area
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The park is located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain, 800 miles west of Anchorage, the nearest large urban center. It can be reached by air through commercial and charter flights from Anchorage.

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River Otter  

Did You Know?
River otters defecate in certain spots to mark their territory. Researchers in Kenai Fjords National Park have discovered that these "latrine sites" enrich the soil, allowing plants to grow in those spots that aren't found anywhere else close by.

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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST